Motorcycle collision with horse results in Avery man’s death

By: Terri Richardson - Texarkana Gazette -

Published: 09/23/2007

A man was killed early Saturday and a woman was taken to a Texarkana hospital after the motorcycle they were riding hit a horse near DeKalb, Texas, authorities said.

The accident happened just after 12:30 a.m. Saturday on Farm to Market Road 1701 and County Road 4357.

Billy Charles Murphy, 56, of Avery, Texas, was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Gerrold Rankin.

Sharon Kay Berry, 45, his passenger, was taken to CHRISTUS St. Michael Hospital and was listed in stable condition Saturday afternoon.

Murphy was driving a 1999 Harle...

Log-In to view full story or view our Registration Guide.

Featured Texarkana Business Directory Articles

East Texas Travel Center

Moodys Heating and Air Conditioning Service Company

Rushing Pest Control Service

Apartments Texarkana: Cedar Ridge Texarkana Apartments offer great value for the money!

Add your business with a Premium Directory Package

Featured Texarkana Business Directory Coupons

Ark Veterinary Hospital: $10 off your first visit to The Ark Veterinary Hospital. (Exp: 2009-05-01)

More Coupons

Local News Archive Calendar